CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,421 km
7,718 miles
SBT
Sabetta
Russia
Distance
12,421 km
7,718 mi / 6,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SBT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sabetta Airport
IATA Code CPT SBT
ICAO Code FACT USDA
City Cape Town Sabetta
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 151 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 71.220000, 72.040000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sabetta (SBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sabetta Airport (SBT) in Sabetta, Russia is 12,421 kilometers (7,718 miles / 6,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:45 in Cape Town, it's 19:45 in Sabetta. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sabetta (SBT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 226° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Sabetta Airport (SBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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